But the plane's problems could end up costing Boeing a lot more

On Monday, Japan Airlines announced that it record $7.5 million in lost earnings through March after taking its seven 787 jets out of service and will ask the aircraft-maker for compensation. Other airlines, including United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) and Nippon Airways (PINK:ALNPY) have hinted that they may seek to recoup Dreamliner-related losses from Boeing as well, the New York Times noted.